Hey folks. I have a $300 vacuum sealer, that just doesn't measure up.I am sealing smoked salmon and jerky and selling lots. Any suggestions on a good brand, Berkel, Anvil etc... will be appreciated. Thanks.

I've got a Sinbo. It's not perfect, but it does a great job for the price. With all sealers the cost of bags down the road is the real expense. The Sinbo uses a less expensive bag and there a a bunch of different types and sizes from which to choose. Custom printed mylar bags too. Check out the site carefully because it's not laid out the best.

http://www.sorbentsystems.com/sinbosealer.html

Go here for good selection and price on bags. They also sell the sealers too. See case qty on bags if you use a lot.

http://www.dougcare.com/foodstorage/homebags.htm

Why use such an expensice vacumn sealer? Had a top of the line- bags expensive and you had to cut them open. Found thru TV infomercial Reynolds handi vac but Walmart etc. are all carring them same price. bags are quart(14 bags) and gallon sized 9 bags) in the $3.00 range per box. What I like is I can open the bag-zip lock- take what I need and then re-seal. If I'm freezing fish I freeze first then seal. Great for cheese & perfect for left over smoked meat.

Here is a great unit.

Sealer

FF

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Originally posted by Fast Freddie/Love Shack BBQ:

Here is a great unit.

FF

And it only costs $3350.....

Well this is the Pros forum, so we'll go for the good stuff.

FF, the key on that web pages was this icon:



If you have to ASK how much it is...it's probably too expensive.

But HEY if you got the change, get a professional one. Wish I had one.

My next sealer will come from this company.
I have friends who say this one is the to get.

http://www.provacuumsealers.com/order.htm

You may have to have a HACCP plan to sell bbq in shrink bags. USDA regulations.

The worry is for botulism.
We sell ours in ziplock bags or plastic trays with snap on lids.

Of course if you live a mile out of Mount Robson, British Columbia, Canada, you can tell the USDA to stick it where the sun don't shine.

The Pro-2300 is a great product. I bought it for a lot less, now $355, from this site:
http://www.vackpak.com/Vacmesh-Bags-Rolls.html

We have a floor model Koch with a double seal bars for the meat shop.I have had it 4 years now with notheing but regular upkeep but no real problems. Good unit and good customer service. The unit we have is a Bosch motor other come with a lesser known brand. We paid $7500 new.